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Mental health organizations disappointed with Walz, Flanagan budget

by Grace Aigner
Published January 28, 2025

A lack of funding for mental health services in Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s 2025 proposed state budget disappoints Minnesota’s mental health advocacy organizations. Walz and Flanagan’s...

The proposed alternative to the freeway was one of many ideas for MnDOT’s Rethinking I-94 project.

I-94 will stay a freeway, MnDOT says

by Ainsley Brown
Published January 27, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced they will not recommend a parkway or boulevard alternative to transform the I-94 corridor between St. Paul and Minneapolis.Our Streets,...

Following Sen. Kari Dziedzic’s death in late December, Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election to replace her seat on Jan. 28. Graphic created by Jack O'Connor; photos courtesy of Doron Clark, Abigail Wolters

Q&A with State Senate candidates

by Jack O'Connor
Published January 26, 2025

DFL-endorsed Doron Clark and Republican-endorsed Abigail Wolters are making education a key priority of their campaigns before Tuesday’s special election.Both Clark and Wolters are running to represent...

Dr. Ed Anderson (pictured here) is Chief Medical Officer at Bigfork Valley Hospital, an alumnus of the University of Minnesota Medical School and an Adjunct Clinical Professor with the University of Minnesota Rural Physician Associate Program. Photo courtesy of University Public Relations.

UMN announces proposed partnership with Essentia Health

by Rachel Hoppe
Published January 24, 2025

University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham announced plans for a new collaboration between the University and Duluth-based Essentia Health to create a not-for-profit healthcare organization,...

Board of Regents unanimously approves Graduate Labor Union collective bargaining agreement

Board of Regents unanimously approves Graduate Labor Union collective bargaining agreement

by Mady Leick
Published January 23, 2025

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents unanimously approved the Graduate Labor Union (GLU) collective bargaining agreement at a special meeting on Tuesday. The agreement was reached between the University...

This win marks head coach Ben Johnson’s first ranked win. Courtesy of Kelly Hagenson, Gopher Athletics.

Gophers men’s basketball still fighting, earn first Big Ten win of the season.

by Champ Howard
Published January 17, 2025

The Gophers and No. 20 Michigan Wolverines played on Thursday night in Williams Arena, with the Gophers winning 84-81 in overtime.For the first time since February 2021, Minnesota’s men’s basketball...

The banc hopes they can transition their stage presence to social media success. Courtesy of Rogue Royal.

Secret studio shepherds bands from stage to social media

by Spencer White
Published January 16, 2025

Inside an inconspicuous brown house in Arden Hills, Brad Matala has turned his home into a state-of-the-art recording studio. For local rockers Rogue Royal, Matala’s studio offers a space to transfer...

Following state Sen. Kari Dziedzic’s death, a special election to fill her seat will take place Jan. 28.

Local early voting Thursday, Republicans sue, Minnesota Legislature boycott

by Jack O'Connor
Published January 9, 2025

A tense legislative session has become more so as a death, forced resignation, burglary trial, threats of a temporary boycott and more are leading to major questions about party control in 2025.Former...

Quarterback Max Brosmer finished the game with 211 passing yards and a touchdown.

Winner, winner Hokie dinner: Gophers win sixth straight bowl game.

by Champ Howard
Published January 4, 2025

The Gophers beat the Virginia Tech Hokies 24-10 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl game in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday behind 113 yards and a touchdown from running back Darius Taylor. Wide receiver...

Jacob "Beetlejuice" Williams hanging out around Royal Cigar and Tobacco with a squirrel. Courtesy of Jacob Williams.

Surviving homelessness in Minneapolis with Beetlejuice

by Spencer White
Published January 3, 2025

Riding on a black and blue bike through Dinkytown, spokes lined with Christmas lights and a large Bluetooth speaker on his back blaring music, Jacob Williams, known by friends as Beetlejuice, heads to...

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